Big Blend Radio · Oct 4, 2026 · 43:18
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In celebration of Global Diversity Awareness Month, Big Blend Radio's "American Jukebox" Podcast series takes a seven-song journey from Cuba to Brazil, Spain to Detroit, showing how global traditions have shaped American music, and how American artists have inspired the world right back.
Singer-songwriter Johnny Schaefer and Lisa D. Smith talk through Rufus Wainwright & John Legend, Rodríguez, Gilberto Gil, Buena Vista Social Club, Rosalía, Rusted Root, and Michael Franti & Spearhead, plus a look ahead to November's Songs for Positive Change. Timely note: Rosalía returns to Saturday Night Live as the musical guest on Saturday, October 10!
NOTE: This is the spoken-word version of the episode. Hear the full version with all seven songs on our episode page: https://www.bigblendmediahouse.com/p/american-jukebox-global-diverse-voices
LINKS:
🎵Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1rSdFzHK3MUUWOLFHArCvw?si=90d04d9a9b3c44ee
🎵 Johnny Schaefer: https://hearjohnny.com/
🎙️ Explore all American Jukebox episodes: https://www.bigblendmediahouse.com/t/american-jukebox
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